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CAROL THORNTON AGACNP-BC
NPI 1891247201
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Houston, TX

Active since November 01, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2206, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 790-4615(713) 790-5878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Carol Thornton Agacnp-bc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CAROL THORNTON AGACNP-BC (NPI 1891247201) is an individual acute care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP132484) and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891247201
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameCAROL THORNTONCredential: AGACNP-BC
Location Address6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2206Houston, TX 77030-2761
Mailing Address2209 Daroca DrLeague City, TX 77573-3346 · (832) 578-1988
Phone(713) 790-4615
Fax(713) 790-5878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2016
✔ NPI 1891247201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP132484
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carol Thornton Agacnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729321856
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190513002390
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
136 services52 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
108 services64 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JANET L ATTISHA RN, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 1260
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 797-0466
TIEN WONG M.D.
Ophthalmology
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 524-3434
DR. OLGA WALN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 802
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-9551
PARTNERS IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, P.A.
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1012
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (281) 657-0770
KEVIN ANTHONY GRIMES MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1540
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-9997
NICOLE BAUTISTA DAVENPORT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1842
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 790-2089
DR. MICHAEL POOL COSELLI M.D.
Surgery
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 1608
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 796-1608
DR. WILLIAM HYPES OBENOUR JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1112
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 790-1541

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carol Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Thornton is 1891247201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2016.

Where is Carol Thornton located?

Carol Thornton practices at 6560 Fannin St Suite 2206, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 790-4615.

What is Carol Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Carol Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Thornton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Carol Thornton accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Carol Thornton as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Carol Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carol Thornton is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Thornton was last updated on November 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.